1. Cleo Hayes, Jr.
Cell: (773) 957-3665
Email: cmoe54@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
United States Veteran seeking to obtain a Heavy Equipment Operator position where my skills,
experience and knowledge can be effectively and fully utilized in the industry. I am goal driven, motivated,
consistent, and hard working with a strong safety value.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• National Certification on Backhoes, Bulldozer, Excavator, and Wheel Loader
• Operational techniques, including preventative maintenance and safety procedures of heavy equipment
• Grade reading, setting, and checking including transfer form hubs and cut/fill calculations
• Hand, engineer’s and laser levels
• Site layout and differential leveling
• Utility and power source procedures
• Blueprint reading, including grading plan, site plan, and plan/profile sheets
• Knowledge of soils and relative compaction requirements
• Excavation/construction math
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
United States Army Reserves 1986 - Present
Motor Transport Operator/Instructor
Influenced and ensured effective curriculum pertaining to safety of motor vehicle operations. Overseas Motor
Transport Operator, transporting over 5 million gallons of fuel. Instructing classrooms with a minimum of 20
students for United States Army. Ensure accuracy of computer inputted data for personnel records.
Illinois Department of Transportation 2016 - 2016
Driver
Operated CDL Class A licensed vehicles. Provided maintenance on trucks. Performed labor related to
maintenance of roadways. Loaded and unloaded trucks. Spread salt, sand, gravel and asphalt. Filled in
shoulder ruts, cleaning and repairing bridges.
United States Army 2014 - 2015
Heavy Equipment Inspector
Conducted acceptance, initial, and final inspections of heavy mobile, automotive and powered support
equipment. Made audio and visual inspections. Conducted road tests and used testing devices to diagnose
problems. Completed maintenance documents. Determined if required repairs exceeded shop capabilities and
if authorization was needed.
Gemini Motor Transport 2013 - 2014
Driver
Loaded fuel safely and efficiency from various refineries to truck stops and gas stations. Followed guidelines
for motor carriers with zero incidents.
EDUCATION
Heavy Equipment College of Oklahoma 2016
NAHETS- North America Heavy Equipment Training Services
ADEPT- Adaptable Equipment Proficiency Testing: Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Excavator, and Bulldozer